Jun 30, 2009

Firefox 3.5 is here!!!

Mozilla has officially released Firefox 3.5, the next major version of its popular open source Web browser. ArsTecnical has an in-dept look at the new version and evaluated its enhancements. Support for HTML 5 video and other important emerging Web standards make this one of the most significant Firefox releases ever.

The Firefox 3.5 release builds on the browser's existing strengths to offer a high-quality user experience with a lot of rich new functionality. The addition of HTML 5 video, the faster JavaScript engine, and the new developer-oriented rendering features will boost innovation on the Web and help free users and developers from proprietary-plugin prison. The new privacy, session management, and user interface features will help Firefox stay competitive as its challengers gain greater momentum. In general, this is a great time for the Web. The browser market is becoming increasingly vibrant and enjoying real competition and progress as the growing demand for more powerful Web applications drives the adoption of emerging standards.